Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
-
- Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
- Posts: 3035
- Joined: 22:16 Mon 25 Jun 2007
- Location: Los Angeles, Ca USA
- Contact:
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
I regret that I have to drop out. Work schedule has changed and won’t be able to attend this.
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
As a proud owner of some Sandeman 2015 ʟʙᴠ, please may I join?
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
It seems that I may be signed up for 2 Port tastings in 1 day. 1 virtually (but nominally in England), and 1 in Sammamish.
Oh my. Whatever will I do?
Also, I have what should be a short meeting at 11:30 Pacific. I can probably participate/observe from my phone, but if it starts to involve me having to actually respond to questions I'll have to run upstairs.
Oh my. Whatever will I do?
Also, I have what should be a short meeting at 11:30 Pacific. I can probably participate/observe from my phone, but if it starts to involve me having to actually respond to questions I'll have to run upstairs.
Glenn Elliott
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
Is there to be a uniform decant time? Even if only for the Sandeman 2015 ʟʙᴠ.
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
From posts above appears we doing both Warre & Sandeman?
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
14:00 is as good as any other (though Mike might struggle). Failing clear different instruction by then, decant time is to be Wednesday 14:00 British Summer Time.
Is there to be a uniform shape of decanter? I say no.
Is there to be a uniform shape of decanter? I say no.
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
Hmm... a 5-hour decant for an 11:00 am tasting... my LBV will not be decanted on time! It will probably have to make do with 3 hours of decant time, but since it isn't a 2015 Sandeman or a(ny) Warre, that probably doesn't matter.
Should I reveal or do you wish to guess?
Should I reveal or do you wish to guess?
Glenn Elliott
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
Am I right in thinking most of the USA thinks you have a reputation for breaking the rules on the West coast?!Glenn E. wrote:Hmm... a 5-hour decant for an 11:00 am tasting... my LBV will not be decanted on time! It will probably have to make do with 3 hours of decant time, but since it isn't a 2015 Sandeman or a(ny) Warre, that probably doesn't matter.
Should I reveal or do you wish to guess?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Ben
-------
Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
-------
Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
I’m afraid I have a last minute podcast recording commitment that may mean I cannot make this start time (and I haven’t been able to get my hands on the Sandeman yet, so if I can’t get it today then I’ll be drinking something else anyway). If there are no objections I’d still like to join, even if just for the social side.
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
Invite already sent - very welcome to join when you can!rich_n wrote: ↑12:06 Wed 20 May 2020 I’m afraid I have a last minute podcast recording commitment that may mean I cannot make this start time (and I haven’t been able to get my hands on the Sandeman yet, so if I can’t get it today then I’ll be drinking something else anyway). If there are no objections I’d still like to join, even if just for the social side.
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
Thanks! I got it and will certainly join later on.
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
Sandeman 2015 LBV - decanted 1430. Has “proper” driven cork. No obvious sediment. Quick taste - all seems OK.
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
2011 Quinta do Crasto LBV (2015, unfiltered, from 375)
decanted at 8:00 am for the tasting at 11:00 am Pacific time.
That mostly depends on your political affiliation. If red, then the West Coast is full of degenerate libtards who want to take your guns, give your hard-earned tax dollars to slackers who are simultaneously stealing your job and too lazy to work, and impose socialism on the entire country. If blue, then the West Coast is a paradise of progressive values where everyone deserves a living wage, education is free, and your hard-earned tax dollars are given to people in need instead of companies owned by billionaires.
There is very little in between.
Glenn Elliott
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
A huge thank you to Mike for continuing to host these fun evenings. I had the Warre’s 2007 LBV to accompany the night. I will get to a tasting note one day, but as a fan normally of this port from other vintages I was a bit disappointed. All there just not singing for me. Lots of red fruit, some black berries and then acidity on a finish that is dominated by a cherry Tune medicinal note. I much preferred the ‘03 and ‘04 on release and the older vintages I have had. But the evening was the good company as always and we seemed to barely mention port on this fifth lockdown gathering. Already looking forward to the next one.
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
How did those who tasted the Sandeman LBV find it? I have a friend asking if it’s a good option for a Father’s Day gift, and I suspect it’s his best option but haven’t tried mine yet.
-
- Warre’s Otima 10 year old Tawny
- Posts: 542
- Joined: 21:42 Tue 13 Nov 2018
- Location: Three Bridges
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
I thought it was lovely Rich. Having had tried quite a few of the current LBV offerings recently, it certainly ranks in the higher echelons. I didn't make a TN for it unfortunately.
Last edited by akzy on 19:15 Sat 20 Jun 2020, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
Thanks!akzy wrote:I thought it was lovely Rich. Having had tried quite a few of the current LBV offerings recently, it certainly ranks in the top few. I didn't make a TN for it unfortunately.
- Alex Bridgeman
- Graham’s 1948
- Posts: 14927
- Joined: 13:41 Mon 25 Jun 2007
- Location: Berkshire, UK
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
And it was also being discounted in my local Waitrose this afternoon - the disadvantage being that the shelf was empty by 10.50!
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
It’s been 20% off for a while, down to £14ish. I stocked up but haven’t actually tried any yet. I may do a second stock up once I have!AHB wrote:And it was also being discounted in my local Waitrose this afternoon - the disadvantage being that the shelf was empty by 10.50!